In fractures of the lower third of the shaft, the hand may be flexed toward the radial side, and the Styloid lies at a higher level, as in a Colles' fracture.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
The ulnar Styloid is best recognised on making deep pressure a little below and in front of the head of the ulna, which forms the rounded subcutaneous prominence seen on the back of the wrist when the hand is pronated.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
Tenderness over the position of the ulnar Styloid may indicate fracture of that process, although it is sometimes present without fracture.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson